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If you constantly deal with anxiety, depression, ongoing pain, or other medical problems, help is available at Stoneleigh Medical Group in Carmel, Brewster, Pawling, and Jefferson Valley, New York. The practice is registered with the New York State Medical Marijuana Program. After a complete evaluation, your internal medicine specialist may issue you a medical marijuana certification for qualifying conditions. To schedule an evaluation, call the office or use the online booking feature today.
A medical marijuana certification is needed to legally obtain and use medical-grade marijuana. Your Stoneleigh Medical Group provider offers access to this certification if you have a qualifying medical condition, such as ongoing pain or a mental health disorder.
The New York State health department offers medicinal marijuana certifications to treat severe, debilitating, and sometimes life-threatening conditions. Qualifying conditions to take part in the Medical Marijuana Program include:
If you have another condition that causes distress or discomfort, talk with the Stoneleigh Medical Group specialists to see if your condition qualifies for legal marijuana use.
Medical marijuana contains substances that affect your body’s immune and central nervous systems.
Evidence shows that medicinal marijuana appears to:
You might prefer to use medical marijuana over harsher medications.
To obtain a medical marijuana certification in the state of New York, make an appointment with a Stoneleigh Medical Group specialist, who is registered with the New York Medical Marijuana Program. During the evaluation, you discuss your condition and symptoms, allowing your provider to determine if marijuana is an appropriate treatment.
They may issue you a medical marijuana certification that contains:
You then receive a copy of your medical marijuana certification. You must register with the New York State Department of Health website and pay a registration fee.
The health department sends a registration card through the mail. Once you receive it, take it to a certified dispensary to fill your prescription.
In New York, your provider may prescribe marijuana in the following forms:
To determine if you’re a candidate for a medicinal marijuana certification, call the Stoneleigh Medical Group office or use the online booking feature today.
Reference:
Medical Cannabis Program FAQs | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov)
